The Influence of Patellar Taping Combined with Isometric Strength Training on Pain, Muscle Strength, and Functional Performance in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

Majmaah University1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentDecember 30, 2022

ConditionsPatello Femoral Syndrome

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Patello Femoral Syndrome
Sponsor: Majmaah University
Enrollment: 60
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Quadriceps muscle strength
Status: Completed
Last Updated: last year

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common young adult female complaints, caused by changes in the patellofemoral joint's physical and biomechanical properties. This study compared the Short-term effects of patellar taping combined with isometric contraction of quadriceps muscle strengthening at 900 or 600 knee angles on quadriceps strength and functional performance in a female patient with patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS)

Detailed Description

Quadriceps muscle strength Pain intensity Knee function

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

December 30, 2022

End Date

September 25, 2023

Last Updated

last year

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

Female

Investigators

Sponsor

Majmaah University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Shahnaz Hasan, PhD

Associate Professor

Majmaah University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•knee pain for at least eight weeks that was aggravated by activities such as descending and ascending stairs, squatting, and running.
•knee pain with a positive J sign (lateral tilt of patella)
•more symptomatic and mal align knee included in case of bilateral involvement and a sign of patellar malalignment on the radiograph.